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ifeoluwasegun:
Hi all,
I printed my bank statement since June 29, hoping to get an early appointment date, but the earliest I saw was August 05, which has already been scheduled.

Can my already-printed bank statement of June 29 still be relevant for my standard visitor visa application to be submitted on August 5?

justwise:
No its £16000 if no non British children are involved.

justwise:
How do you expect me to believe this when there is no way to verify it?

justwise:
How do you know that?

If you don't explain what happened how do you expect the ECO to figure that out?

I seriously do not think that you know what you are talking about

justwise:
Just 3 weeks? Did you present the budget of 3wks or 7days? Yes people can extend their holiday to 2-3 days but not 3weeks especially when you have indicated 7days.

So what is wrong with explaining that if you have a good reason why you stayed longer? Humans should be robot and do exactly what they are programmed to do else the robot will be useless.

justwise:
What condition of visa are you talking about?

justwise:
You definitely have to explain why you decided to stay 14days longer that 7 days you stated on your application and was given visa based on that budget.

7 days trip budget is not the same as 21days one, next time you apply for visa and say you are staying eg 1week you will not be believed because of your previous record without any explanation.

People may have very good reason why they stayed longer that stated and if you don't explain it how do you expect the ECO to know?

jamela:
Thanks for replying to my post. Now people have suggested to keep trying for a Tier 2, but we know how that can be, you literarily have to stay with the company for 3 years then hope they extend it further to cover the 5 years. After what happened to a friend of mine that lost her job on a Tier 2 visa and had to return back to base, I don't want the uncertainty associated with it. I already have 6 years in the bag, i just need 4 more and want as much flexibility as possible to move between well paying companies without the hassle of RLMT if I want to switch to another company while on T2. That's why I'm keeping an eye out for what other options are available. I am also considering Tier 1 routes, but I want to see if an MBA would give me exposure to business for that, as I am not really currently business inclined. I can then choose either to go for Start-up afterwards or just sit in with the new PSW depending on how it is applied (both of which last 2 years with no obligation to be attached to a company that may or may not decide to keep me after 3 years of labour).

jamela:
Hi Justwise and good fellows in the house,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (but remember point 3 above).

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

Femlalone:
Hello great people,

Pls i am Need some information about spouse visa application.
1. After completing the application form and making necessary payment what next?
2. How many pages of our conversations call log, video call, pics on whatsapp and other platform is needed ?
3. Will all document be scanned now or couriered to UKVI, sheffield

LuvlyIva:
As always, many thank to everyone on this group who take the time to reply. It is always much appreciated.

So I (applicant) had got all the WhatsApp chats evidence ready and just realised that I've done screen shots from my phone and not my wife's (sponsor). Can I print all relationship and communication evidence from my own phone ?

Would this matter, or should I get the evidence from my wife's phone? I can tell her to print out from her own phone and send to me.
Thank you

profemebee:
straightforward applications means that no kids? no overstay? just one marriage? no divorce? stuff like that yeahh...

i rather pay so i can hold the lawyer by the neck lol

Lexusgs430:
What about if she has not filed an account or self assessed for 2018/2019?....

Read between the lines.............

profemebee:
yooo...

I see no need for this aggression....

We are all here to learn, and we've done that peacefully, especially from MamaEEE..

I feel you should apologize...

Personally, i did background checks and the least i saw was 1,050 quid.. even one thats run by a colleague's friend..

Consultation is different from checking your docs.. Full docs review don't come that cheap trust me..

Please apologize...ur tone was/is wrong..

LuvlyIva:
Hello house trust u guys are all doing fine. Please is there any one that has gone through the self employed route as agency health care assistant under the spouse visa? Please if there is, I need assistance please. My wife has not yet filled her tax return this year, she said it is by next year April they usually fill tax return.The copy of account she showed me is from 1st July 2017 - 31 march 2018. She started the agency work in 2017. She said I have to wait for her to fill the recent one by next year April. Please I need advice from those that has gone through self employed route or those that has the knowledge. Many thanks.

eayobami:
Wrote only Civil, even though we did the traditional same day as the regsitry. Hope that's not a problem.
Thanks.

LuvlyIva:
Hello house as I was filling the spouse visa application I came across a question on the form asking What type of ceremony was your wedding or civil partnership Please those that have recently filled the form what can I put please? Thank you.

chrysbees:
@Dee282,
I used visa4uk.
But I will suggest that you use the new site especially if you will like to use priority service.

chrysbees:
For future applicant that maybe interested.
Below are the supporting documents submitted by my wife.

From Applicant

Applicant Online visa application form
Applicants birth certificate
Applicant UK academic degree certificate
Marriage certificate
TB Test certificate

From Sponsor

Sponsors Supporting letter
Appendix 2 VAF4A Form
Sponsorship Undertaking form
Exported WhatsApp chats
Screenshots of Whats App call logs
Screenshot of Phone calls & SMS
Photograph of sponsor and applicant
Exchanged anniversary and birthday cards
Sponsors copy of data page of British and Nigerian passport
Sponsors print out of flight ticket to Nigeria
Sponsors copy of stamped pages on Nigerian passport
Sponsors 6 months bank statement
Sponsors 6 months payslip
Sponsors P60
Sponsors letter from employer
Sponsors tenancy agreement (6 months Assured shorthold tenancy which includes all utility bills, including council tax, gas & electricity etc)
Letter from property agency
Property Inspection report letter ( As sponsor lives in a five bedroom shared house)
Sponsors 2017/2018 tax summary letter (For prove of address as sponsors has no council tax letter or utility bills)
Pre-payed envelop for return of supporting documents



Although I strongly advice that you visit TLS website for the update on supporting documents from 31st of July

Univas01:
Yes, there is a new website however, visa4uk still exist too. You can access the new online form via the link below;

https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse

Read through, there is a link within the page that redirects you to start your application.